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Single-pass
clot removal

because in stroke, every second matters.

Ischemic Stroke

Results from a blood clot suddenly blocking an artery that supplies the brain. Without oxygen, brain tissue begins to die immediately.

Time is Brain

A stroke progresses rapidly, killing 2 million neurons every minute. Timely intervention helps minimize irreversible brain damage. 

Greyscale imaging of brain with orange and green markers of stroke location and progression at 10 minutes

10 Minutes

Greyscale imaging of brain with orange and green markers of stroke location and progression at 60 minutes

1 Hour

Greyscale imaging of brain with orange and green markers of stroke location and progression at 3 hours

3 hours

Greyscale imaging of brain with orange and green markers of stroke location and progression at 6 hours

6 hours

Global Impact

Strokes have a significant human impact and create financial burden on society.

4s

a patient every 4 seconds

7.8M

Global ischemic strokes per year

3.6M

global stroke deaths per year

$2.3T

Global cost of stroke by 2050

Illustration of an artery depicting a catheter catching on branch ledges

NavigaTING THE CATHETER

Catheters can become stuck around branch vessels (ledge effect), delaying treatment.

Illustration of a narrowing artery depicting catheter inaccessibilty to a deep blood clot

REACHING THE CLOT

Clot access requires multiple catheters inside one another, adding time, complexity and risk.

Illustration of an end-hole catheter with obstruction

REMOVING THE CLOT

Single-hole catheters are inconsistent, aspirate slowly and often clog up, delaying treatment. 

Challenges

Thrombectomy or clot removal using aspiration (suction) catheters is the preferred standard of care. 

 

Catheter performance is heavily impacted by complex anatomy, poor navigability and inefficient suction.

The First Pass

First-Pass-Effect or FPE is the  complete retrieval of clot in a single attempt.

 

It is a well established predictor of functional recovery after stroke.

2x

Improved recovery

1.8x

Better NEUROLOGIC outcome

2x

Greater Functional independence

49%

Lower risk of hemorrhage

Unmet Need

Despite advances in both tools and techniques, a successful first pass occurs in less than 50% of cases today.

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Outcomes

When the first pass fails, additional attempts are needed, which prolong ischemia time and increase the risk of complications.

 

More passes are also closely associated with higher rates of mortality and long-term disability.

20%

50%

disability

mortality

More

attempts

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devices

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time

More

risks

Acute Ischemic Stroke

Occurs when a clot suddenly blocks a blood vessel supplying the brain, cutting off oxygen. Tissue begins to die within minutes. Rapid restoration of blood flow is essential to prevent irreversible damage. 

human brain glowing purple and pink

Next Generation Thrombectomy

We are working to deliver exactly that.

single-pass

Thrombectomy

EFFICIENT

clot retrieval

Simplified

procedure

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